Recipes
Wild Ramp & Potato Soup
Potato Ramp Soup – Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS: 3 tbsp butter 1 medium bunch ramps, bulbs & greens divided 1 large leek, trimmed, cleaned well, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1 large carrot, peeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced pinch dried marjoram 2 tsp sea salt, or to taste 6 cups water zest + juice of…
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Wild ramps add a fresh, garlicky flavor to these savory scones. YIELD: MAKES ABOUT 12 THREE-INCH SCONES. | COOK TIME: 45 MINUTES TOTAL TIME INGREDIENTS: 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 cup finely chopped Wild Ramps – greens only 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) COLD…
Read MoreBLOND BROWNIES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE
These brownies come with a different twist than the regular traditional brownie due to the addition of white chocolate chips and raisins. The recipe is quick and easy to prepare. It is a tasty treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or as part of an afternoon tea spread. Ingredients: ¼ cup (1/2 stick)…
Read MorePARSNIP PIE
The sweet-flavored parsnip has at various times been added to sweet dishes, especially in the Tudor period when sugar was expensive. This dish has a creamy taste and the consistency of lemon curd. In springtime, it was traditionally decorated with sugared primroses. Ingredients: 8 oz. short crust pastry 1 ½ lbs. parsnips, peeled and chopped.…
Read MoreWEST VIRGINIA HOT TODDY
Ingredients: Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Yields: 1 1 cup water 1 cinnamon stick 1 star anise 1 tbsp. oolong tea (We used Ti Kuan Yin) 1½ oz. moonshine whiskey Juice of half lemon Lemon slice and star anise for garnish In a small pan, combine water, cinnamon, anise and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add oolong…
Read MoreARMAGH POTATO APPLE GRIDDLE CAKE
My good friend, Sinéad Moss, has shared her grandma’s Armagh Potato Apple Griddle Cake recipe. Served with cream, it makes a delicious treat for high tea and of course, don’t forget to make a pot of Irish Breakfast Blend tea to go with it. Armagh Potato Apple Griddle Cake 1 lb. cooked potatoes, mashed. Must…
Read MoreCELTIC TEA
Raise a glass on National Irish Coffee Tea Day! National Irish Coffee Day is celebrated on January 25, and we think that it’s the perfect occasion to warm yourself up with a tasty, boozy treat. Irish coffee traditionally consists of black coffee, whiskey, sugar, and whipped cream. However, for those of you who prefer tea,…
Read MoreBELGIAN SNACKING CAKE
This unusual cake which is moist with a surprisingly light texture is an ideal way to finish up any left-over mincemeat. Needs to be cold before slicing and the taste and texture is actually better the next day. Ingredients: 4 oz. unsalted butter (softened) 3 oz. soft brown sugar 2 eggs (beaten) 5 oz. self-rising…
Read MoreHAPPY NEW YEAR! CELEBRATE WITH TEA-COCKTAILS
Staying home this New Year’s Eve? Add to the fun by trying these tea-based cocktails. Don’t be intimidated. Making cocktails at home is very simple. No matter what you fancy, we have a cocktail recipe for every taste. Just shake, stir, or pour away. ZESTY GIN & TEA – Yield: 1 CocktailIngredients:-1 ½ fluid oz.…
Read MorePOTATO CANDY
Potato Candy is thought to have come to the US in the early 1900’s from Germany. It became extremely popular during the Great Depression; making this tasty treat was a great way to create a delicious confection out of the little ingredients that were available during those trying times. The cold mashed potatoes, as the…
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